Animal Science, MS

Location(s): Alpine

Degree Requirements (opens a new window) |

The Master of Science degree requiring a thesis, emphasizes, through the mastery of advanced technology, methods of improving and/or better utilization of agricultural resources. The graduate program is designed to prepare students for advanced education (Ph.D.) and/or for careers in teaching, extension service, research, management, and other occupations requiring the higher-level capabilities of resource managers or scientists

Program Requirements

M.S. Animal Science Required Courses: 17 Credits

STAT 5412 - Biostat Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
STAT 5413 - Biost. Analysis Applc. R&SPSS Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 5316 - Project Research Credit Hours:
ANSC 6301 - Thesis Proposal Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 6302 - Thesis Defense Credit Hours: 3

M.S. Animal Science Electives: 13 Credits

ANSC 5000 Credit Hours: 13
OR
ANSC 6000 Credit Hours: 13

Notes:

Biochemistry II is required if not taken as an undergrad

Any ANSC class at the 5000 or 6000 level can be used for electives

Total Hours: 30

Required Core Courses: 17

Restrictive Electives in: 13